Highams School of Dancing
Hp Blackbirds and kestrels
Blackbirds (Mixed classes)
Mondays – Blackbirds mixed class – 4.15pm – 5.30pm
Saturdays – Blackbirds mixed class – 12.45pm – 1.45pm
Saturdays – Optional grade 2 gymnastic dance – 1.45pm – 2.30pm
Kestrels (Street Dance)
Wednesdays – 4.15pm – 5pm
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https://app.classmanager.com/portal/highams-school-of-dancing-3758
You will receive full termly invoices for all the classes that your child/children take part in and can pay them off in full or in instalments!
Payments should be made as normal, either via CASH in a labelled envelope of via BACS. Please see below for details…
NAME – HIGHAMS SCHOOL OF DANCING
ACC NO 62542610
SORT CODE 09 01 29
The Blackbirds have a set uniform which consists of a black leotard, black leggings, black jazz shoes, pink or tonal ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Children can also order an assortment of black HSOD embroidered items if desired but this is optional. Street dance students have no set uniform, however HSOD embroidered items can also be ordered. Children should come to lesson in appropriate dance wear and street dance students are expected to have black dance shoes/trainers for exams and shows.
To place a uniform order with us please visit our online shop..
uniform@highamsschoolofdancing.com
Exam dates are as follows…
Please note that not every class will take part in every exam session but please keep them all free! Please also note that extra dates may be added throughout the year….
Saturday 31st January 2026- Kestrels Street Exam
Saturday 7th February 2026- Blackbirds Bronze Award
Saturday 14th March 2026
Saturday 25th April 2026
Friday 17th/Saturday 18th July 2026
Please note that all children under secondary school age will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their allocated time. Please remember that all changing areas must remain female only and will be in rooms 1 and 2. All students should arrive ready with hair and make up complete. Food and refreshments will be available on the day.
Saturday 31st January 2026 – Kestrels street dance exam
All street dance students will receive a costume and should arrive in this costume. They should provide black leggings and black dance shoes/trainers. Their hair should be in a high pony and makeup can be worn. After the exam, please take the costume home and wash it and return it to the following lesson.
Attendance times are as follows: 11.30am – 12.15pm for all Kestrels
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BLACKBIRDS DANCE AND GYM LESSONS WILL TAKE PLACE AS NORMAL ON THIS DAY AT THE NORMAL TIMES IN THE HOGDSON HALL.
Saturday 7th February 2026 – Blackbirds 2 dance award/ Rainbows
All blackbirds will receive 2 costumes for this exam. Hair should be in 2 low plaits (french or normal) and makeup can be worn. Students will need to provide black socks and jazz shoes and tap shoes. Please always bring their leggings and leotard to exam days just in case. All costumes should be washed and returned on the following lesson.
Attendance times:
Zara, Isabella D, Mamie, Iris, Elise, Bella, Amelia – 11.30am – 1.30pm
Rose, Holly, Anisha, Sussanah – 12pm – 1.45pm
Lily, Angelina, Poppy, Isabella K, Nancy, Anaiya, Mia, Lilly – 2.20pm – 4pm
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO GYM OR DANCE LESSONS ON THIS DAY FOR THE BLACKBIRDS!
Saturday 20th December 2025
The annual Christmas showcase is a relaxed event and a chance for family and friends to see some of the class and exam work that is not displayed in our summer show.
All students should wear their normal uniform and bring all their dance shoes with them. If applicable, all students should arrive in their tap shoes or Pointe shoes. Christmas accessories can be worn if desired. Tickets for audience members are purchased at the door on a first come first serve basis, please bring cash with you to pay for your entry. Prices of tickets are £3 for adults and £1 for children.
Please note there are NO normal lessons on this day and please only attend for your allocated showcase time. All students should arrive 15 minutes before their allocated time. All showcases will be between 45 minutes – 1 hour long. Please note that we have more than one showcase on this day and timings are tight so all showcases must start on time. We have tried to make sure siblings are in the same showcase however there may be some instances where this hasn’t been possible. Thank you again for your cooperation and support with this.
Refreshments will be provided in the hub so please help yourselves.
We look forward to seeing you all then.